April 26, 2026

2 arrested after attack on trader in Fakirhat

Locals have arrested two robbers who stabbed a raw materials trader indiscriminately and robbed him of money in Fakirhat Upazila of Bagerhat district. The incident...

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April 26, 2026

Fuel shortage casts shadow over jute farming in Faridpur

Faridpur, known as Bangladesh’ jute capital,is facing a looming setback in jute production as farmers struggle with an acute shortage of diesel during the crucial...

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April 26, 2026

BARAIGRAM (NATORE): Assistant Commissioner (Land) Md. Zubair Jahangir speaks at the monthly meeting of Baraigram Upazila Law and Order Committee held at the Upazila Parishad room on Thursday.

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April 26, 2026

RAIGANJ (SIRAJGANJ): Landless farmers in Raiganj, Sirajganj, hold a press conference on Saturday at the Raiganj Press Club demanding the right to harvest their crops without obstruction, alleging harassment and false cases by influential locals.

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April 26, 2026

GAFARGAON (MYMENSINGH): Aktaruzzaman Bachchu, MP distributes food and cash assistance to families affected by Kalbaisakhi storm, hailstorm, and lightning in Gafargaon, Mymensingh on Friday, during a relief programme organised by the Upazila Administration and Disaster Management Department.

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April 26, 2026

MIRZAPUR (TANGAIL): Large crowds from different areas gathered at fuel stations in Mirzapur seeking diesel, petrol, and octane. Despite waiting for hours under intense heat, many are returning home empty-handed. The photo was taken on Friday.

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April 26, 2026

KHULNA: Khulna Agricultural University celebrates World Veterinary Day 2026 on Saturday with a colourful rally and discussion, highlighting the vital role of veterinarians in safeguarding animal health and food security. The event was chaired by the university’s Treasurer and Dean of the faculty, Prof Dr Shamim Ahmed Kamal Uddin Khan.

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April 26, 2026

BARISHAL: The Barishal City Corporation (BCC) launches a canal cleaning and tree plantation programme in the city on Saturday, marking the beginning of its two-month-long ‘Cleanliness Month’ initiative scheduled for May and June. The inauguration ceremony took place in the Zia Road area near Nathullabad.

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April 26, 2026

CHATTOGRAM: Bangladesh Navy, in a joint operation in the Kalamchar Suich Ghat area under Jahajmara Union of Hatiya Upazila, seizes 3,000 litres of illegally stored diesel and arrested one person accused of creating artificial fuel shortages through illegal stockpiling on Friday.

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April 26, 2026

Coastal aquaculture diversifies as crab farming gains export momentum

Crab farming is rapidly transforming the economic landscape of Bangladesh’s coastal belt, emerging as a promising source of foreign currency earnings. Thriving in saline waters,...

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April 26, 2026

RCC holds BMDF project consultation

A consultation meeting was held regarding the feasibility study of a new project proposed for Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC), with financial assistance from the Bangladesh...

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April 26, 2026

3 Sylhetis in race for Tower Hamlets Mayor in UK

Three candidates from Sylhet are contesting the mayoral election in Tower Hamlets Council, a Bangladeshi-dominated borough in East London, in the upcoming UK local government...